Ransomware Group blacknevas Hits: Jack Rutherford Customs Brokers Ltd / The Rutherford Group www.therg.ca serviced by an IT …
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Jack Rutherford Customs Brokers Ltd / The Rutherford Group www.therg.ca serviced by an IT … — an organization based in CA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group blacknevas. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-12T16:21:57.286702+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Jack Rutherford Customs Brokers Ltd / The Rutherford Group www.therg.ca serviced by an IT … |
| Threat Group | blacknevas |
| Summary | Jack Rutherford Customs Brokers Ltd. is a Canadian customs brokerage company currently operating under the brand name The Rutherford Group. The company provides comprehensive logistics services, primarily: customs brokerage (import and export clearance, clearance through Canadian and US customs, compliance consulting, CARM, surety bonds, etc.). They have PIP (Partners in Protection) status.Transportation: shipping within Canada, the US, and internationally.Warehousing: bonded warehouses (including CBSA sufferance), pick & pack, storage, including FDA-certified warehouses in Port Huron, Michigan.The company was founded in 1974 by Jack Rutherford in Stratford, Ontario. Now a family-owned business (second generation – John Rutherford), it positions itself as a one-stop shop for cross-border logistics. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-12T15:58:10+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-12T16:21:57.286702+00:00 |
| Region | CA |
| Target Domain | www.therg.ca |
| Business Sector | Professional Services |
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